Skeldon Primary, No. 56 Primary and Massiah Primary were victorious in their matchups in the preliminary round in the Corentyne Districts of the GCB/Scotiabank Kiddy Progression One Cricket.
At the Skeldon Community Centre Ground, Skeldon Primary played Crab Wood Creek Primary. Skeldon Primary won the toss and inserted Crab Wood Creek Primary who posted just 65/12 when their allotted 14 overs expired. Shazim Khan was the only batter to reached double figures, with 18. Bowling for Skeldon Primary, Stephon Welcom and Tierra Fraser grabbed two wickets for five and six runs respectively.
Skeldon Primary chased down the target without loosing a wicket in just six overs. Fenny Adrian and Zakeel Flats were both unbeaten on 35 and 24 respectively.
Over at the No. 59 ground, No. 56 Primary came up against No. 59 Primary, with the latter batting first and posted 97/9 in 14 overs. Ganesha Umbra was the main contributor with the bat with an unbeaten 27. Bowling for No. 56 Primary, Tresesh Chatterpaul, Haymen Bhajnauth, Paul Douglas and Marica Rose each took two wickets.
In reply No. 56 made careful but steady progress, reaching their target with two overs to spare to end on 98/3. Gomesh Reece and Trish Chinchilla were both unbeaten on 33 and 18 respectively.
In the match at the No. 71 ground, Massiah Primary came up against No. 68 Primary. No. 68 Primary won the toss and decided to bat first, but only managed to make 70 runs. Makee Katown was too good with the ball, claiming 4/1. Massiah Primary reached their target with 13 wickets to spare. Latasha Singh and Salim Khan were at the end unbeaten on 30 and 25 respectively.
This Competition continues next week Wednesday when F.E Pollard and J.E Burnham clasha t the Racquet Centre.